I wonder if Republican Congressman like mine are as stupid as they sound, or just think we are too stupid to see through them. My congressman justified his "yes" vote by claiming he did not want taxes to go up. NOT ONLY did his "yes" vote increase taxes, but he also just threw away all of his leverage to reduce spending. Serious question to all of those out there, how long can this be maintained? Does anyone have any sort of projection for when federal borrowing and spending cannot go on any further? I think that faith in the United States is dropping more and more rapidly, but I am wondering if there is any reasonable way to project when the party stops?